Employment Opportunities

Join us! We are hiring Recycling Program Specialists who will work with the Department of Public Works solid waste and recycling team. We are looking for team members that have experience working with recycling, waste diversion, and/or community programs. The position may require occasional evening or weekend hours and is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that includes a balance of work on-site and remote.

Here’s what you can expect to do: Organize recycling, waste reduction, and reuse events for residents. Develop and participate in educational, outreach, and community engagement activities. Provide program information and customer support to community partners and the public. Use data management tools to track inquiries from the public and evaluate program activities for recycling, solid waste, and organic waste management programs. For more information and essential functions, see our Recycling Programs Specialist Job Description.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.